Novemeber: 2012-2013

Monday

Monday, November 26, 2012
7th Grade World History
Periods 2 and 4

7th Grade G.A.T.E./Seminar World History
Periods 3,5 and 6
DO NOW
Go to Islam One Note and copy and Paste the Islam Preview Guide (Below)
DO NOW:
DO NOWDownload Unit 3: Islam One Note
Islam_GATE.one
Islam_GATE.one
Islam_GATE.one

Agenda
Work on
1) Islam Chapter Walk
2) Map
3) Vocabulary Chapter 3

Agenda

AGENDA:

Take First round of Islam Test: Go to Islam Quiz on www.Elearning.sandi.net

Work on Preview Activities for Islam Unit:# Title Page
  1. Arabia Chapter Walk
  2. What is Islam Video
  3. Islam Word Sort:
    • Generate a list of 20-50 words associated with Islam. You may look through your book and the internet
Homework
work on Islam One Note

Study for Islam Quiz
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION

IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
For Unit 3: Islam, we will be Compacting the Unit. This means we will take the test first and then we will be working on our
project (creating a wikispace or webpage).

1. Preview Activities
2. Read Chapter 5 and take the necessary notes (independently)
3. Test
4. Work on project (group)
5. Chapter 6: Read and take notes (independently)
6. Test
7. Work on Project (Group)


Tuesday

Tuesday
November 27, 2012
7th Grade World HistoryPeriods 2 and 4

7th Grade G.A.T.E./Seminar World History
Periods 3,5 and 6
DO NOW

DO NOW:
DO NOWopen up Islam One Note
Agenda
  1. Show teacher your Arabia Chapter Walk
  2. Watch Video:
http://safari.sandi.net/?a=23384&d=02338AA
Take 10-20 notes
WRite 3-5 Questions

  1. Complete Map

Agenda

AGENDA:
Choices:
1. Islam Test on eLearning
2. Finish Islam Activities:
  • Chapter Walk
  • Video
  • Ch. 3 Vocabulary
  • Ch.3 Notes From Teacher
  • Read Chapter 3
Homework
Complete Map

Homewo

Work on Islam OneNote
STUDY USING Quizlet OR QUIZLET
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION

Secret Question
How many of God’s names were revealed in the holy Qur’an?

Wednesday

Wednesday
November 28, 2012
7th Grade World HistoryPeriods 2 and 4

7th Grade G.A.T.E./Seminar World History
Periods 3,5 and 6
DO NOW

DO NOW:
DO NOW
Agenda
Finish Map and Chapter 3 Vocabulary Notes
Check them off with Mrs. Miller

Agenda

Take the Islam Test- must receive a 95% today to be able to move on.

If you receive a 95%...go here....ISLAM WEBSITE PROJECT

If you received less than a 95% you need take notes on ALL of Chapter 3.
See One Note pages (Ch. 3.1;3.2 and 3.3 Notes)
Homework
Finish Map and Ch3 Vocabulary Notes
Homework
Add notes. Must have at least 5 facts per section of notes.
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION

SECRET QUESTION
Does a "lead m" actually contain lead?



Thursday

Thursday
November 29, 2012
7th Grade World HistoryPeriods 2 and 4

7th Grade G.A.T.E./Seminar World History
Periods 3,5 and 6
DO NOW
Take Chapter 3 Vocabulary Quiz.
DO NOW:
DO NOW
Agenda
1. Geography Notes (Chapter 3; Section 1 in textbook)
2. Create a Postcard of the Geography and Life in Arabia.

DIrections:
1. Determine a persona (trader, nomad, townsperson...)
2. Determine who you are writing to ...
3. Think about how the facts you chose could be communicated creatively in describing events or circumstances in your life.
4. Include 4-5 facts from your notes.
5. Write the rough draft on ONE NOTE.
6. Write your final draft of the postcard (about 2-3 paragraphs) on the index card and draw a picture.

Agenda

AGENDA:Add Notes to Chapter 3 Textbook Notes in your ONE NOTE NOTEBOOK;
Show Mrs. Miller your notes and then you may reattempt quiz.

If you received a 95% you can continue on the ISLAM WEBSITE PROJECT
Homework
Finish notes from Chapter 3; Section 1
Homework
Add notes to your Chapter 3 Textbook Notes so you can reattempt the quiz. After tomorrow, if you do not receive a 95% then you will need to also take notes on all of Chapter 4 in your ONE NOTE NOTEBOOK.
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION

Grading period ends this FRIDAY!

IMPORTANT
INFORMATION

GRADING PERIOD ENDS THIS FRIDAY!!


Friday

Friday
November 30, 2012
7th Grade World HistoryPeriods 2 and 4

7th Grade G.A.T.E./Seminar World History
Periods 3,5 and 6
DO NOW
ReviewChapter 3 Vocabulary Quiz.
DO NOW:
DO NOW
Agenda
1. Geography Notes (Chapter 3; Section 1 in textbook)
2. Create a Postcard of the Geography and Life in Arabia.

DIrections:
1. Determine a persona (trader, nomad, townsperson...)
2. Determine who you are writing to ...
3. Think about how the facts you chose could be communicated creatively in describing events or circumstances in your life.
4. Include 4-5 facts from your notes.
5. Write the rough draft on ONE NOTE.
6. Write your final draft of the postcard (about 2-3 paragraphs) on the index card and draw a picture.

Example:
Dear ,
This is your _, Your name. I am a _(nomad, townsperson, merchant) in the Arabian Peninsula.
The Arabian Peninsula is …..(this paragraph should be about the geography, location and climate)-3-5 facts
My life as a…. (this paragraph should be about your job, life, lifestyle, shelter, food)-3-5 facts

Agenda

AGENDA:Last day to reattempt quiz
Add Notes to Chapter 3 Textbook Notes in your ONE NOTE NOTEBOOK;
Show Mrs. Miller your notes and then you may reattempt quiz.

If you received a 95% you can continue on the ISLAM WEBSITE PROJECT

All ONE NOTE ISLAM NOTEBOOKS will be due in TWO weeks. Please make sure your title page is complete.
Homework
Finish notes from Chapter 3; Section 1
Homework
Students who did not receive a 95% on the test: Work on Chapter 3 and 4 of ONE NOTE-Notebooks due next week
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION

Grading period ends TODAY!

IMPORTANT
INFORMATION

GRADING PERIOD ENDS TODAY!!


TuesdayNovember 13, 2012
7th Grade World HistoryPeriods 2 and 4

7th Grade G.A.T.E./Seminar World History
Periods 3,5 and 6

DO NOW
Get Index Card from Teacher
DO NOW:
DO NOWDownload Unit 3: Islam One Note
Islam_GATE.one
Islam_GATE.one
Islam_GATE.one
Agenda
Africa Review for Test
-You may write any notes on your index Card for the test tomorrow
-Practice Test
Go to www.elearning.sandi.net

Quizlet: Study
http://quizlet.com/3638691/west-africa-unit-flash-cards/

Agenda

AGENDA:Work on Preview Activities for Islam Unit:# Title Page
  1. Arabia Chapter Walk
  2. What is Islam Video
  3. Islam Word Sort:
    • Generate a list of 20-50 words associated with Islam. You may look through your book and the internet
Homework
Study for Africa Test tomorrow

http://quizlet.com/3638691/west-africa-unit-flash-cards/

Work on Islam Preview Activities
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION


IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
For Unit 3: Islam, we will be Compacting the Unit. This means we will take the test first and then we will be working on our
project (creating a wikispace or webpage).

1. Preview Activities
2. Read Chapter 5 and take the necessary notes (independently)
3. Test
4. Work on project (group)
5. Chapter 6: Read and take notes (independently)
6. Test
7. Work on Project (Group)



WednesdayNovember 14, 2012
7th Grade World HistoryPeriods 2 and 4

7th Grade G.A.T.E./Seminar World History
Periods 3,5 and 6

DO NOW
Get Index Card out and any paper notes.
DO NOW:
DO NOWDownload Unit 3: Islam One Note
Islam_GATE.one
Islam_GATE.one

Islam_GATE.one
Islam_GATE.one

||
Agenda
Take test:
Go to www.elearning.sandi.net

Finish test? Do test corrections

Ch.3_Islam.one
Ch.3_Islam.one
Ch.3_Islam.one

Agenda

AGENDA:
Review Word Sort and Categories you usedContinue to work on Preview Activities for Islam Unit:# Arabia Chapter Walk
  1. What is Islam Video
Homework
Test corrections if you had a score less than a C

Work on Islam Preview Activities
Islam Word Sort:
  • Generate a list of 20-50 words associated with Islam. You may look through your book and the internet
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION


IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
For Unit 3: Islam, we will be Compacting the Unit. This means we will take the test first and then we will be working on our
project (creating a wikispace or webpage).

The Test will be after we return from Thanksgiving break. If you pass the test with a score higher than 96% you may start the project.
If your score is less than 96% you will need to take notes on Chapter 3 (in ONE NOTE) and then retake the test.


1. Preview Activities
2. Read Chapter 5 and take the necessary notes (independently)
3. Test
4. Work on project (group)
5. Chapter 6: Read and take notes (independently)
6. Test
7. Work on Project (Group)

THURSDAY

ThursdayNovember 15, 2012
7th Grade World HistoryPeriods 2 and 4

7th Grade G.A.T.E./Seminar World History
Periods 3,5 and 6

DO NOW
Turn in Test Notes for Africa
DO NOW:
DO NOWDownload Unit 3: Islam One Note
Islam_GATE.one
Islam_GATE.one

Islam_GATE.one
Islam_GATE.one

||
Agenda
Download Islam Unit for One Note

Ch.3_Islam.one
Ch.3_Islam.one
Ch.3_Islam.one


If you are having problems downloading the ONE Note file then you can download the WORD version and cut and paste into ONE Note.
Islam_One Note.docx
Islam_One Note.docx
Islam_One Note.docx

Agenda

AGENDA:
Finish the following activities and show Mrs. Miller:1. Islam Word Sort (30 words+ and categories) Generate a list of 20-50 words associated with Islam. You may look through your book and the internet2. Chapter Walk3. Mapping the Middle East
If finished early: Work on Video Notes or Vocabulary
Homework
Test corrections if you had a score less than a C
Homework
Finish Preview activities for Islam (Chapter Walk, Word Sort; Mapping the Middle East)

You may also work ahead! Read Chapter 3

IMPORTANT
INFORMATION

If you received a low score on your test, you are invited to
retake the test during lunch in Room9
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
For Unit 3: Islam, we will be Compacting the Unit. This means we will take the test first and then we will be working on our
project (creating a wikispace or webpage).

The Test will be after we return from Thanksgiving break. If you pass the test with a score higher than 96% you may start the project.
If your score is less than 96% you will need to take notes on Chapter 3 (in ONE NOTE) and then retake the test.


1. Preview Activities
2. Read Chapter 5 and take the necessary notes (independently)
3. Test
4. Work on project (group)
5. Chapter 6: Read and take notes (independently)
6. Test
7. Work on Project (Group)

Friday

ThursdayNovember 15, 2012
7th Grade World HistoryPeriods 2 and 4

7th Grade G.A.T.E./Seminar World History
Periods 3,5 and 6

DO NOW
ALL AFRICA ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE TODAY
DO NOW:
DO NOWDownload Unit 3: Islam One Note
Islam_GATE.one
Islam_GATE.one

Islam_GATE.one
Islam_GATE.one

||
Agenda
Download Islam Unit for One Note

Ch.3_Islam.one
Ch.3_Islam.one
Ch.3_Islam.one


If you are having problems downloading the ONE Note file then you can download the WORD version and cut and paste into ONE Note.
Islam_One Note.docx
Islam_One Note.docx
Islam_One Note.docx


COMPLETE CHAPTER WALK/MAPPING THE MIDDLE EAST

Agenda

AGENDA:
  • VIDEO: What is Islam? GO to One Note

  • If this does not work then go here:
SAS Five Pillars of Faith1339 (username = imiddle)
  • Chapter 3 Vocabulary
  • Chapter 3 Notes from Teacher (add picture and question)
Homework
Test corrections if you had a score less than a C
Homework
Finish Vocabulary and teacher notes

You may also work ahead! Read Chapter 3

Test when you return from break!!

Check with Mrs. Miller for Extra Credit: Mapping the Middle East
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION

If you received a low score on your test, you are invited to
retake the test during lunch in Room9
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
For Unit 3: Islam, we will be Compacting the Unit. This means we will take the test first and then we will be working on our
project (creating a wikispace or webpage).

The Test will be after we return from Thanksgiving break. If you pass the test with a score higher than 96% you may start the project.
If your score is less than 96% you will need to take notes on Chapter 3 (in ONE NOTE) and then retake the test.


1. Preview Activities
2. Read Chapter 5 and take the necessary notes (independently)
3. Test
4. Work on project (group)
5. Chapter 6: Read and take notes (independently)
6. Test
7. Work on Project (Group)




MondayNovember 5, 2012
7th Grade World HistoryPeriods 2 and 4
7th Grade G.A.T.E./Seminar World History Periods 3,5 and 6
DO NOW
Add a course to eLearning
Go to: elearning.sandi.net Type in: Innovation 7th Grade World History Click on TITLE of Course Get Enrollment Code from Teacher: m4
Take Out One Pager
Agenda
Complete the Africa Cyber Hunt
  • Write your answers on a NEW Page of your ONE NOTE or on a piece of paper
  • Answers should be well thought out and answered completely
  • Link for Ibn Battuta
Work on Chapter 6 ONE PAGER Create a one pager using a Microsoft Publisher or Active Inspire with all the appropriate info
You may use the file below to help organize your info. The file may be uploaded for extra credit (5pts)
Create a ONE Pager for Chapter 6.doc
Create a ONE Pager for Chapter 6.doc

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Homework
Upload Cyber Hunt to eLearning
One Pager
Important Information



TuesdayNovember 6, 2012ELECTION DAY!!!
7th Grade World HistoryPeriods 2 and 4
7th Grade G.A.T.E./Seminar World History Periods 3,5 and 6
DO NOW
Upload your Africa Cyber Hunt to eLearning
Open to your One Pager
Agenda
Chapter 6: One Pager Include the following:
  1. Red Section Titles/Pictures
  2. Turn Blue headings into questions
  3. Facts/Pictures for EACH section of Cyber Hunt
  4. Pick One Important person (Tanka Manin, Mansa Musa, Askia the Great, Sunni Ali)
  5. Silent Barter
  6. Oral History/Griots
Use Word Document;Publisher/Active Inspire for an A or B
period2millercchapter6onepager.pdf
period2millercchapter6onepager.pdf

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DylanB_p-1._3_Africa_One-Pager.pdf
DylanB_p-1._3_Africa_One-Pager.pdf

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Rude_Africa_One_Pager_FINAL_DRAFT.pdf
Rude_Africa_One_Pager_FINAL_DRAFT.pdf

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Complete it on paper for a B or C
Create a ONE Pager for Chapter 6.doc
Create a ONE Pager for Chapter 6.doc

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Save your One Pager as a PDF file
Go to File- Save As Go to drop down menu and choose PDF Save as: Period_Lastname_First initial_assignment title (Ch.6 OnePager)
Upload to ELearning Look at two other ONE PAGERS and make a comment
Go to Quizlet:Flashcards/practice test http://quizlet.com/3638691/west-africa-unit-flash-cards/
Complete Study Guide (not yet determined if this will be a separate assignment or just allowed to be used on test day)
Africa5-6_testreview_Students.doc
Africa5-6_testreview_Students.doc

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Homework
work on One Pager Due Thursday at the BEGINNING of Class
Practice Quizlet
Important Information





WednesdayNovember 7, 2012Minimum Day
7th Grade World HistoryPeriods 2 and 4
7th Grade G.A.T.E./Seminar World History Periods 3,5 and 6
DO NOW
Upload your Africa Cyber Hunt to eLearning
Open to your One Pager Save your One Pager as a PDF file
Go to File- Save As Go to drop down menu and choose PDF Save as: Period_Lastname_First initial_assignment title (Ch.6 OnePager)
Upload to ELearning Look at two other ONE PAGERS and make a comment
Agenda
Chapter 6: One Pager Include the following:
  1. Red Section Titles/Pictures
  2. Turn Blue headings into questions
  3. Facts/Pictures for EACH section of Cyber Hunt
  4. Pick One Important person (Tanka Manin, Mansa Musa, Askia the Great, Sunni Ali)
  5. Silent Barter
  6. Oral History/Griots
Use Word Document;Publisher/Active Inspire for an A or B
period2millercchapter6onepager.pdf
period2millercchapter6onepager.pdf

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DylanB_p-1._3_Africa_One-Pager.pdf
DylanB_p-1._3_Africa_One-Pager.pdf

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Rude_Africa_One_Pager_FINAL_DRAFT.pdf
Rude_Africa_One_Pager_FINAL_DRAFT.pdf

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Complete it on paper for a B or C
Create a ONE Pager for Chapter 6.doc
Create a ONE Pager for Chapter 6.doc

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Agenda
  1. Quizlet Game
http://quizlet.com/3638691/west-africa-unit-flash-cards/
2. Receive an index card in class: You may add any notes from the textbook/quizlet/etc. to use on the test.
3. You can complete this study guide to use on the test also. No extra credit. However, it will help you study for the test so you can get a better grade.
Africa5-6_testreview_Students.doc
Africa5-6_testreview_Students.doc

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Homework
work on One Pager Due Friday at the BEGINNING of Class
Study for test on Chapters 5 and 6
Important Information



ThursdayNovember 8, 2012Minimum Day
7th Grade World HistoryPeriods 2 and 4
7th Grade G.A.T.E./Seminar World History Periods 3,5 and 6
DO NOW
Get your One Pager Out
DO NOW: Uoload your ONE PAGER. IT IS LATE Open to your One Pager Save your One Pager as a PDF file
Go to File- Save As Go to drop down menu and choose PDF Save as: Period_Lastname_First initial_assignment title (Ch.6 OnePager)
Agenda
Chapter 6: One Pager Include the following:
  1. Red Section Titles/Pictures
    1. Turn Blue headings into questions
    2. Add Pictures
  2. Cyber Hunt
    1. Facts/Pictures for EACH section of Cyber Hunt
    2. Add Pictures
  3. Pick One Important person (Tanka Manin, Mansa Musa, Askia the Great, Sunni Ali)
  4. Silent Barter
  5. Oral History/Griots
Use Word Document;Publisher/Active Inspire for an A or B
period2millercchapter6onepager.pdf
period2millercchapter6onepager.pdf

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DylanB_p-1._3_Africa_One-Pager.pdf
DylanB_p-1._3_Africa_One-Pager.pdf

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Rude_Africa_One_Pager_FINAL_DRAFT.pdf
Rude_Africa_One_Pager_FINAL_DRAFT.pdf

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Complete it on paper for a B or C
Create a ONE Pager for Chapter 6.doc
Create a ONE Pager for Chapter 6.doc

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Agenda
  1. Take out index notes and study guide to use on your test (remember this was yesterday's homework)
  2. Review
  3. Login to eLearning
  4. Go to Chapter 5 and 6 Africa Unit Test
  5. Take your time on the test. Do not rush. You have all period.
  6. Write your score in your planner
  7. You may retake the test. You will get your highest grade
Preview:
  • Watch the introduction Videos on Islam ( the video links are for the same videos if one doesn't work try the other)
  • Your computer log in is the log in for the videos
  • Islam 1
  • Islam 2
What is Islam video
Homework
work on One Pager Due Friday at the BEGINNING of Class
Missing Work
Important Information



http://safari.sandi.net/?p=712a8c59-2a84-11e2-b4cf-842b2b6535a1

FridayNovember 9, 2012
7th Grade World HistoryPeriods 2 and 4
7th Grade G.A.T.E./Seminar World History Periods 3,5 and 6
DO NOW
Get your One Pager Out
DO NOW: Uoload your ONE PAGER. IT IS LATE Open to your One Pager Save your One Pager as a PDF file
Go to File- Save As Go to drop down menu and choose PDF Save as: Period_Lastname_First initial_assignment title (Ch.6 OnePager)
Agenda
Chapter 6: One Pager Include the following:
  1. Red Section Titles/Pictures
    1. Turn Blue headings into questions
    2. Add Pictures
  2. Cyber Hunt
    1. Facts/Pictures for EACH section of Cyber Hunt
    2. Add Pictures
  3. Pick One Important person (Tanka Manin, Mansa Musa, Askia the Great, Sunni Ali)
  4. Silent Barter
  5. Oral History/Griots
After you turn in your One Pager: 1. Open Word doc. 2. Save File As: period_lastname_firstinitial_Ch.6 Review
3. Watch Timbuktu or Djenne Video 4. Write down at least 10 facts from video
5. Complete Ch. 6 Standards Review (page 155-156) in Textbook 6. Complete #1-16
Agenda
  1. Login to eLearning
  2. Go to Chapter 5 and 6 Africa Unit Test
  3. Take your time on the test. Do not rush. You have all period.
  4. Test Fix ups
    1. Write out the question you missed with the correct answer
    2. Turn it in your period box
Preview:
  • Watch the introduction Videos on Islam ( the video links are for the same videos if one doesn't work try the other)
  • Your computer log in is the log in for the videos
  • Islam 1
  • Islam 2
What is Islam video

Homework

Complete Ch.6 Standards Review Pages 155-156 in textbook #1-16

Last call for any Africa assignments to be turned in.


Crossing the Sahara: Use this site to take Cornell Notes Crossing the Sahara http://sites.google.com/site/crossingthesahara/

  • You should finish notes on A and B

  1. First, click on a letter from A-K.
  2. Read the accounts for each letter you see.
  3. List three key tips that would help a first-time traveler survive the Trans-Saharan journey.
  4. You will be analyzing the written accounts of travelers' experiences crossing the Sahara desert so you can write a travel guide for others making the journey.
  5. Then, you will create a guide intended for an audience of a medieval trader who will participate in his/her first trans-Saharan journey. Your guide will explain:
    1. Reasons for crossing the Sahara
    2. Getting Ready
    3. Tips for Travel
    4. Warnings

Pretend you are trying to sell the services of a guide for hire. Your guide should be both an ad and informative.



Monday: 10/31/2011 Happy Halloween!
Warm Up: What is the average candy sales during Halloween in the United States? http://www.halloween-website.com/trivia.htm
Classwork: 1.China "Three Ways of Thought"- complete in your notebook DUE WEDNESDAY (get stamp)
Exit: Complete Weekly Point Sheet (WPS)
Daily Homework: Three Ways of Thought
Past Due: China Chapter Walk; Edmodo Post (Why should we bother learning about China?)

Tuesday: 11/1/2011
Warm Up: During which Chinese dynasty did the explorer Cheng He make his great expedition? http://www.funtrivia.com/en/subtopics/Chinese-Dynasties-11873.html
Classwork: China Reunifies 1. Anicipation Guide 2. Read Chapter 7; Section 1 3. Complete Graphic Organizer 4. Complete Antcipatory Guide-after reading
Exit: Complete Weekly Point Sheet (WPS
) Homework: Finish 7.1 Graphic Organizer and Antcipatory Guide Past Due: China Way of Thought, Edmodo Post

Wednesday: 11/2/2011
Warm Up: Give 3 examples of Chinese inventions. Which do you think were the most important? Why?
Classwork: 1. Check Homework (7.1 Graphic Organizer) 2. Complete AFTER Reading Anticipatory Sheet and evidence 3. Annotated China timeline: Put the following events in order, write the date, one-two words to describe it and a picture (put in your notebook)-Due Thursday
  • Fall of the Han dynasty
  • Sui Dynasty
  • Period of Disunion
  • Song Dynasty
  • 5 Dynasties and 10 Kingdoms
  • Tang Dynasty
Exit: Complete Weekly Point Sheet (WPS)
Daily Homework: Annotated China Timeline Past Due: 7.1 Graphic Organizer and Anticipatory Guide

Thursday: 11/3/2011

Warm Up: What is the fastest growing plant in China. How many inches a day does it grow (hint: you will need to convert meters to inches). http://www.muddlepuddle.co.uk/The%20World/Country%20pages/china%20facts.htm
Classwork:
7.2 Tang and Song Achievements
Take notes following the guide on the "Chinese Inventions" page
NAME OF INVENTION,
OPTIONAL PICTURE
  • Approximate date of invention
  • Brief description
  • Importance or impact today
Writing
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  • 1700 BC carved symbols for words
  • 1200 BC highly developed
  • Books preserved history & learning
When you are finished with the notes:
  • - Be the Thing Your Task: Write a short personal response as if you were a specific object from history. Your response should include both emotional and physical feelings of the object. Imagine you are the thing! Consider that if you were George Washington’s horse you would have quite a bit to think about.Your response must: -Be at least two complete paragraphs in length. -Describe the purpose and function of the object. -Describe how the object might feel or what it might be thinking. -Mention the historical situation
Exit: Complete Weekly Point Sheet (WPS) Daily Homework: Complete 7.2 Graphic Organizer Past Due: 7.1 Graphic Organizer and Anticipatory Guide; annotated timeline; China Notebook: 1. Title Page (5-6 pictures-colored) 2. Notebook Grading Rubric 3. Learning Targets 4. KWL (KW complete) 5. China Map 6. 3 Ways of Thought 7. 7.1 Anticipatory Guide 8. 7.1 Graphic Organizer 9. China Annotated Timeline 10. 7.2 Tang and Song Achievements page 1 11. 7.2 Tang and Song Achievements page 2 12. Be the Thing

Friday: 11/4/2011

WarmUp: Put the dynasties in order starting from the Fall of the Han Dynasty in 220 A.D. ( there are 5)
Classwork: 7.2 Tang and Song Achievements
Take notes following the guide on the "Chinese Inventions" page
NAME OF INVENTION,
OPTIONAL PICTURE
  • Approximate date of invention
  • Brief description
  • Importance or impact today
Writing
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external image mountain.gif
  • 1700 BC carved symbols for words
  • 1200 BC highly developed
  • Books preserved history & learning
When you are finished with the notes:
  • - Be the Thing Your Task: Write a short personal response as if you were a specific object from history. Your response should include both emotional and physical feelings of the object. Imagine you are the thing! Consider that if you were George Washington’s horse you would have quite a bit to think about.Your response must: -Be at least two complete paragraphs in length. -Describe the purpose and function of the object. -Describe how the object might feel or what it might be thinking. -Mention the historical situation
Exit: Complete Weekly Point Sheet (WPS)
Daily Homework: Past Due: Past Due: 7.1 Graphic Organizer and Anticipatory Guide; annotated timeline;




Monday: 11/7/2011
Warm Up:Which emperor began the Great Wall of China?
Classwork:
1. Review 7.2 Tang and Song Acievements Graphic Organizers 1 and 2
  • Be the Thing
    • Your Task: Write a short personal response as if you were a specific object from history.
    • Your response should include both emotional and physical feelings of the object. Imagine you are the thing! Consider that if you were George Washington’s horse you would have quite a bit to think about.
    • Your response must: -Be at least two complete paragraphs in length. -Describe the purpose and function of the object. -Describe how the object might feel or what it might be thinking. -Mention the historical situation
2. 3 Ways of Thought Sort
3. 3 Ways of Thought PPT- take some notes!
updated_7th, China, Three Religious Faiths with quotes from sort.pptx
4. Mind Mirror-pick one philosopher
  • Outline head
  • How does this philosopher feel and think?
  • Pick two quotes
  • Create two phrases
  • two symbols
  • two drawings that explain the character's perspective.

Exit: Complete Weekly Point Sheet (WPS)
Daily Homework: Mind Mirror
China Notebook:
1. Title Page (5-6 pictures-colored)
2. Notebook Grading Rubric
3. Learning Targets
4. KWL (KW complete)
5. China Map
6. 3 Ways of Thought
7. 7.1 Anticipatory Guide
8. 7.1 Graphic Organizer
9. China Annotated Timeline
10. 7.2 Tang and Song Achievements page 1
11. 7.2 Tang and Song Achievements page 2
12. Be the Thing

Tuesday: 11/8/2011
Warm Up: What is the Mandate of Heaven?
Classwork:
Mind Mirror
updated_7th, China, Three Religious Faiths with quotes from sort.pptx
  • Outline head
  • How does this philosopher feel and think?
  • Pick two quotes
  • Create two phrases
  • two symbols
  • two drawings that explain the character's perspective.

7.3 Confucianism Graphic Organizer- Due Wednesday, Nov.9
  • Read and complete Graphic Organizer

Study for test on Nov. 16th: Ch. 7 Quizlet


Homework: Graphic Organizer and 7.3 Questions on Moodle

China Notebook:

1. Title Page (5-6 pictures-colored)
2. Notebook Grading Rubric
3. Learning Targets
4. KWL (KW complete)
5. China Map
6. 3 Ways of Thought
7. 7.1 Anticipatory Guide
8. 7.1 Graphic Organizer
9. China Annotated Timeline
10. 7.2 Tang and Song Achievements page 1
11. 7.2 Tang and Song Achievements page 2
12. Be the Thing
13. Mind Mirror
14. 7.3 Cofucianism Graphic Organizer



Wednesday: 11/9/2011
Warm Up: Explain the civil service system during the T'ang dynasty?

Classwork:

Complete Questions in Moodle and 7.3 Journal Entry on Moodle- Due by Thursday, Nov. 10

  • What did Confucius teaching focus on?
  • What were the principals of ren and li?
  • According to Confucius, how wold order be maintained?
  • Why did Confucianism decline in popularity during the Period of Disunion?
  • How did Confucianism and Buddhism differ?
  • How was Neo-Confucianism the same as Confucianism?
  • How did Neo-Confucianism differ from Confucianism?
  • Why dod you think the Song and later governments emphasized Neo-Confucianism?
  • How did people join the Chinese bureaucracy?
  • Describe Civil Service Exams?
  • Why do you think the exams were so difficult?
  • What benefits did Scholar Officials have?
  • Why did the Civil Service examination system help bring stability to the Song government?
  • Do you think civil-service examinations were a good way of choosing government officials?

Study for test on Nov. 16th: Ch. 7 Quizlet

Homework: Graphic Organizer and 7.3 Questions and Journal Entry on Moodle

China Notebook:

1. Title Page (5-6 pictures-colored)
2. Notebook Grading Rubric
3. Learning Targets
4. KWL (KW complete)
5. China Map
6. 3 Ways of Thought
7. 7.1 Anticipatory Guide
8. 7.1 Graphic Organizer
9. China Annotated Timeline
10. 7.2 Tang and Song Achievements page 1
11. 7.2 Tang and Song Achievements page 2
12. Be the Thing
13. Mind Mirror
14. 7.3 Cofucianism Graphic Organizer



Thursday: 11/10/2011

Warm Up: Name the Chinese emperor that Marco Polo visited in 1275 A.D.

Classwork:
7.4: The Yuan and Ming Dynasties
  • Anticipatory Guide
  • Graphic Organizers (2 pages)- Due Tuesday Nov. 15th.

Study for test on Nov. 16th: Ch. 7 Quizlet

Homework: Graphic Organizer and 7.3 Questions and Journal Entry on Moodle

China Notebook:

1. Title Page (5-6 pictures-colored)
2. Notebook Grading Rubric
3. Learning Targets
4. KWL (KW complete)
5. China Map
6. 3 Ways of Thought
7. 7.1 Anticipatory Guide
8. 7.1 Graphic Organizer
9. China Annotated Timeline
10. 7.2 Tang and Song Achievements page 1
11. 7.2 Tang and Song Achievements page 2
12. Be the Thing
13. Mind Mirror
14. 7.3 Cofucianism Graphic Organizer



Friday: 11/11/2011

VETERAN'S DAY! NO SCHOOL

Check your notebook to make sure you are all caught up!! No excuses!!!

Extras:

China Cyberhunt


Monday: 11/14/2011
Warm Up: Put the following events in order: Han Dynasty,Sui Dynasty, Tang Dynasty, Period of Disunion, Song Dynasty, 5 Dynasties and 10 Kingdoms.
Classwork:
7.4: The Yuan and Ming Dynasties
  • Anticipatory Guide
  • Graphic Organizers (2 pages)- Due Tuesday Nov. 15th.
Exit: Complete Weekly Point Sheet (WPS)

Daily Homework
  1. Continue working on Graphic Organizers:7.4 Yuan and Ming Dynasties

Extras:


China Cyberhunt



Tuesday: 11/15/2011
Warm Up: Why was the period of the Yuan Dynasty a significant (important) time in China's history?
Classwork:
  • Finish-7.4 Anticipatory (AFTER)- find evidence to support your thoughts.
  • Marco Polo Video Play Automatic
  • Postcard from Marco Polo: Write a postcard as Marco Polo. Describe your travels, what you saw, who you met, your thoughts on China and their ways. What do you hope for Europeans to learn about China. Take a picture (draw) of something Marco Polo saw and thought was interesting.
Exit: Complete Weekly Point Sheet (WPS)

Homework:

  1. Postcard from Marco Polo

  2. Study for test on Nov. 16th: Ch. 7 Quizlet

  3. China Key Terms Study Guide.docx

Extras

China Cyberhunt
China Key Terms Study Guide.docx



Wednesday: 11/16/2011

Warm Up: Why is the Forbidden City called "a city within a city"? Give two details about the city.

Classwork:

  1. Chapter Review For TEST TOMORROW:
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    Ch 7 Powerpoint Review.ppt


    China Key Terms Study Guide.docx
    3 Ways of THought: updated_7th, China, Three Religious Faiths with quotes from sort.pptx
    Ch. 7 Quizlet
  2. Vocabulary Review

  3. Take home Short Answer Test

Exit: Complete Weekly Point Sheet (WPS)

Homework:

  1. Finish Take Home Short Answer Test

  2. Study for test on Nov. 16th: Ch. 7 Quizlet

  3. China Key Terms Study Guide.docx

Extras:

China Cyberhunt
China Key Terms Study Guide.docx



Thursday: 11/17/2011

Warm Up: Finish KWLQ and Learning Target

Study for test on Nov. 16th: Ch. 7 Quizlet

Classwor

  1. PartI: Quiz on Moodle
  2. Part II: Short Essay Test
  3. Turn in Notebook

Exit: Complete Weekly Point Sheet (WPS)

Homework: No Homework



Fridayy: 11/18/2011

Warm Up: What plans do you have for Thanksgiving Break?


Classwork:

  1. Test Fix Ups
  2. Notebook Fix Ups

Exit: Complete Weekly Point Sheet (WPS)

Homework: NO HOMEWORK!!! Happy Thanksgiving!


Monday: 11/28/2011
Warm Up: Look at the books at your table. Pick one. Read the Title and make a prediction of what you think this book will be about.
Classwork:
  • Sadako and the Thousand Cranes: Write the page number you are starting on in your warm-up. Read. When time is up, write the page number you ended on and write a sentence or two about the characters and/or setting.

  • Japan Unit PRE-TEST Quiz
  • Japan Notebook
    1. Title page
    2. Notebook Grading Rubric
    3. Learning Targets (pre-unit)
    4. KW: What do you already know about Japan? What questions do you have about the unit. Look at the Safari pictures and write at least one question for each picture (minimum of 10 questions)
Exit: Complete Weekly Point Sheet (WPS)

Daily Homework: Make sure your Japan notebook is set up correctly. Finish Questions part of KWLQ


Tuesday: 11/29/2011
Warm Up: Take your book. Write the page number you are starting on today. Read. When time is up, write the page number you ended on and write a sentence or two about what you read. Draw a picture.
Classwork:
  • Japan Chapter Walk on MOODLE-Due Wednesday

Exit: Complete Weekly Point Sheet (WPS)

Homework: Finish Japan Chapter Walk on MOODLE



Wednesday: 11/30/2011
Warm Up: Take your book. Write the page number you are starting on today. Read. When time is up, write the page number you ended on and write a sentence or two about what you read. Draw a picture.

Classwork:

  • Japan Geography- label the map according to the directions and color-due Thursday

Exit: Complete Weekly Point Sheet (WPS)

Homework: Finish Japan Map-label and color


Thursday: 12/1/2011

Warm Up:Take your book. Write the page number you are starting on today. Read. When time is up, write the page number you ended on and write a sentence or two about what you read. Draw a picture. Classwork:

  1. Introduce Japan Independent Project Due-Dec.13-16th
  2. Work on Reading Checks- Due Tuesday, Dec. 6
  3. Must get Verification ticket at the end of period to earn 10 On Task points (Daily)

Exit: Complete Weekly Point Sheet (WPS)

Homework:

Reading Checks- Due Tuesday, Dec. 6


Friday: 12/2/2011

Warm Up:Take your book. Write the page number you are starting on today. Read. When time is up, write the page number you ended on and write a sentence or two about what you read. Draw a picture.

Classwork:

Exit: Complete Weekly Point Sheet (WPS)

Homework:

Reading Checks- Due Tuesday, Dec. 6